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“Many of the people least able to withstand the adverse effects of Climate Change live in the Commonwealth,” – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II .By Gary Eleazarin TrinidadTrinidad and Tobago was on display to the world yesterday and it did not fail to impress as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2009 got underway amidst much pomp and ceremony.But before the massive cultural presentations depicting the twin-island Republic,CHeap NFL Jerseys China, in all her splendor,Cheap Jerseys, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, who is also the Head of the Commonwealth, was on hand to give her blessings to the deliberations that followed and to declare the meeting open.She challenged the leaders to reflect on the past 60 years of the existence of the Commonwealth and to map out the route for another to achieve the CHOGM 2009 goal of a more equitable and sustainable future.The Queen said that the grouping should not become complacent or rest on past successes rather, “Like any good organisation we must continue to pay close attention to the things that give it distinctive character.”She added that the Commonwealth can be proud that in each of its six decades thus far, it has shaped the international response to emerging global challenges, “And on this,China Jerseys, the eve of the UN Copenhagen Summit on Climate Change, the Commonwealth has an opportunity to lead once more.”She said that the threat to the environment is not a new concern but it is now a global challenge which will continue to affect the security and stability of millions for years to come.She added that many of those affected are among the most vulnerable,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, and many of the people least able to withstand the adverse effects of Climate Change live in the Commonwealth.The Queen also stressed that a second area of opportunity for the Commonwealth is nurturing its young people, pointing out that as the case with environmental challenges, that area is not new, “but while the Commonwealth may rightly celebrate reaching its 60th anniversary, the future of this association lies with the one billion people who are under 25 years of age.”She was adamant that the Commonwealth must show that it is relevant to and supportive of its young people who need to be convinced that the Commonwealth can help them to realise their ambitions.Patrick Manning, the incoming Chairman of the Commonwealth, and Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago,cheap nfl jerseys china, also stressed the importance of CHOGM 2009, urging that decisive action be taken during the sessions.He told the gathering that Trinidad and Tobago’s offer to host the event was a CARICOM (Caribbean Community) initiative and thus illustrates a commitment to a strong Commonwealth, as well as its support for a multilateral approach in international affairs and partnering for a more equitable and sustainable future.He said that there is need for global partnership and there must be a focus on small and vulnerable states.Manning was adamant that more than empathy from the developed world is needed,Cheap Jerseys, in that the low and middle income countries are in need of concessionary financing.He even questioned the current categorisation of middle income countries, adding that with the current global conditions this needs to be revised.“Partnership is needed more than ever before.”Manning said to the leaders and representatives of the various nations that they were meeting at a time of continuing challenges for the international community.Among those challenges is a global economy struggling to recover from recessionary conditions.He added, too, that there is the issue of climate change that is producing natural disaster of unprecedented magnitude and threatening humanity with acute food and water shortage, as well as the increasing need to provide energy security for world population that is heading toward 9.2 billion by 2050.He noted that transnational crime is also plaguing the world, particularly involving illegal arms and drugs, as well as terrorism that continues unabated with the most horrendous consequences.There are conflicts and tensions that render global stability very fragile as well as nuclear proliferations that could obliterate the human civilisation.According to Manning, “It is the inescapable responsibility of our meeting to engage in meaningful examination of these and other critical issues.”He cautioned that “we must not be the victims of pessimism.”“The Commonwealth reflects diverse positions but there is an opportunity to arrive on a position to lead the way to Copenhagen where the climate change negotiations will culminate,” Manning emphasised.He called for the need of a revitalised private sector adding that cross trade should not be impeded.Manning also called for the increased collaboration on technology so that the weak could hold the strong and increase production and the general spending power of the middle and lower income countries.The Prime Minister was hopeful of the outcome of the meeting saying that, ‘we have an obligation…amidst the challenges a new dawn is still possible.”